@mikedewine· Republican · OH· Oct 21, 2026
The moral justification I had for voting for the death penalty simply no longer exists.
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@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· Oct 21, 2026
That is what this subpoena is, plain and simple.
@markkelly· Democratic · AZ· Oct 21, 2026
Arizona is a clear example of the consequences of diverting taxpayer dollars to private school vouchers: fraud, benefits going to families who can already afford private school, and public schools losing funds they desperately need.
@adelitasgrijalva· Democratic · AZ· Oct 21, 2026
My money needs to go to public schools and there’s no wiggle room for me on any of it, because what we are doing is we are lessening opportunities for people.
@adrianfontes· AZ· Oct 21, 2026
I believe the threats aim to diminish voters’ motivation to vote.